On D2L this month you were asked to reflect on the idea of a longer school day or school year. Everyone posted knowlegable and caring opinions on this topic. The requirement of 180 days has been revoked but the requirement of hours remains around 1,000 depending on the age level. Choose a link or all links to look over for the next 15 minutes. After that 15 minutes is up we will share our professional opinion to discuss a school calendar that would be whats best for kids, teachers and support staff.
Days & Hours of Instruction according to DPI
http://dpi.wi.gov/cal/dayslaw.html
Expanded School Time PowerPoint from National Center on Time and Learning
Achieving the Optimal School Year During a Straggling Economy
http://www.luc.edu/law/academics/special/center/child/childed_forum/pdfs/2010_student_papers/Mallory_Golas.pdf
Real Life Example of a School Calendar Rational
http://www.francisparker.org/page.cfm?p=377